University oral surgeons are experts in treating a wide range of conditions of the mouth, jaw and face, including:
- Toothaches
- Tooth infections
- Congenital defects, such as cleft lip and cleft palate
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Injuries caused by trauma
- Jaw or facial bone fractures
- Mouth and jaw tumors or cysts
- Side effects caused by radiation, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
Our experienced oral surgeons use the latest technology, such as an innovative navigation system that provides detailed 3-D images during surgery. This allows our surgeons to more precisely reconstruct broken bones. Other treatments include:
- Biopsies of the mouth and tongue
- Corrective jaw surgery
- Dental Implants
- Extractions prior to radiation, chemotherapy, heart surgery or transplant
- Full mouth extractions in preparation for dentures
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Reconstructive surgery
- Sedation dentistry, including nitrous oxide and IV sedation
- TMJ (jaw joint) treatment